The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Riverview Auxiliary and Employees through Friday, February 16.
Crookston Public Schools will not have school on Thursday, February 15, Friday, February 16, or Monday, February 17.
The Crookston Lion’s Club will meet today at 12:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, and Dane Class this afternoon starting at 2:00 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have $8 Burger Baskets tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Dream Boutique Shopping Events are today and February 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, February 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Sunday, March 10, from 2:00 to 5:00,  and Tuesday, March 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Local girls going to prom can shop for prom dresses, shoes, and jewelry at 107 East 2nd Street in Crookston, the old Opticare building across from Crookston City Hall.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Recycled Cards and Pinochle on Tuesday, February 13, starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by SAIL at 2:30 p.m.
Join the Crookston Public Library for STEMsational Tuesdays on Tuesday, February 13, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. as they explore science, technology, engineering, and math activities. STEMsational Tuesdays are held the second Tuesday of every month while school is in session.
The Crookston VFW and VFW Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.
The Driftbusters Snowmobile Club Fundraiser Galentine’s  Designer Purse Bingo and Vendor Show, with special guest Blinked Permanent Jewelry, will be held Tuesday, February 13, at the Crookston Eagles Club. The vendor Show will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and Bingo will start at 7:00 p.m. Advanced tickets are $40 and $50 at the door. 15 games will be played. There will be door prize drawings throughout the vendor show. For tickets, contact Anna Peterson at 218-280-8994 or Shannon Knaack at 320-309-7308.
The Fisher American Legion will host a Legion and SAL meeting on Tuesday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m.
Crookston Public Schools will have Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 14 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., and Thursday, February 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with breaks from 11:00 to noon and 4:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, February 14, at 8:00 a.m., followed by a board meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. and Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Bridge on Wednesday, February 14, starting at 12:30 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will serve Taco in a Bag for $6 (tax included) on Wednesday, February 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Dart League on Wednesday, February 14 starting at 7:00 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, February 14.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, February 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Thursday, February 15, beginning at 2:30 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Thursday, February 15, starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Friday Morning Rolls on Friday, February 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, February 16, starting at 6:30 p.m. This will include a $500 must go jackpot, and the kitchen will serve baskets.
The Annual Crookston Area Reunion will be held on Saturday, February 17, at View Point Resort/Terrance Green, 650 North Howes Road, Mesa, Arizona. For registration, call Leigh Murphy at 507-254-1258.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, February 17 beginning at 2:00 p.m. This will be a $400 must-go jackpot.
The Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will be hosting a Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine on Saturday, February 17, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The Visitor Center will be open throughout the event for warming up, and refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association. If you have questions or want more information, contact Larissa Fitzgerald at (571) 499-3880 or lafitzgerald10@gmail.com.
The February Fitness Fever event on Sunday, February 18, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. will be a Sledding Day at McIntosh Hill behind the Polk County Social Services and Public Health Buildings. Bring your own sleds, make snow sculptures, and enjoy hot chocolate and outdoor fun. Â
Join the Crookston Public Library on Tuesday, February 20 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. for Baby Bounce, for social and early literacy activities for children 0 to 3.
Celebrate the Young Child will host Let’s Pretend at the Crookston Library on Tuesday, February 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Crookston Alliance for Literacy and Learning (CALL) Committee invites you to come dressed up as your favorite character or hero and play at their pretend post office, police station, flower shop, fire station, restaurant, doctor’s office, and vet clinic. Free books will be provided by the CALL Committee.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, February 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Kiwanis Free Family Movie at the Grand Theatre will be on Thursday, February 22, at 6:30 p.m. The first 50 kids will get a free concession box sponsored by the Mason Lodge and Shriners.
The Crookston Gun Club will host its 43rd annual Family Fun Night and Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 24, at the Crookston Eagles Club. There will be a social at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner choices will include Prime Rib or Walleye. The price is $30 for adults and $25 for ages under 18. For more information, call Steve Videen at 218-289-2115.
The February Fitness Fever activity will be ice skating at the Crookston Sports Center on Sunday, February 25, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This is a free event.
Heads up, Trainers! Join your “Poke-fan” Â librarian for some Pokemon-themed activities, coloring pages, books, games, and cards for Pokemon Day on Tuesday, February 27, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library.
Join the Books and Brews Book Club at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill on Tuesday, February 27, at 6:00 pm. They will be discussing “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, February 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join the Crookston Library winter’s reading adventure Book Blizzard going on now through February 29!! Read to win cozy prizes. Complete a reading log for every four books you listen to or read. Participate at the Crookston Library or online at larl.org/bookblizzardÂ
DNR Hunter Safety Traning for ages 11 and older will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning May 7. The classes will be held at the Crookston Gun Club. To register, contact Youth Activities Coordinator Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or by email at stevevideen@yahoo.com
The Crookston February pool hours Monday through Friday are – lap swim  6:00 to 9:00 a.m., aqua aerobics 9:00 to 10:00, homeschool open swim 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Fridays only, and open swim 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, open swim from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. birthday party slots from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., call 218-1180 for reservations.  Closed on Sundays. Costs are: Open swim $5 a person, aqua aerobics $5 a person, lap swim $5 a person, and aqua and lap swim membership is $36 a month.
As the Crookston Care and Share expand, its women’s dormitories are in need of twin bed frames, dressers, lamps, and end tables. Donate: call 218-281-2644.
The Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Call 218-281-3954 for more information.
Highland Elementary School is looking for new or used winter gloves and snow pants in sizes 8, 9, and 10. If you are interested in donating or have any questions, call 218-281-5600.
Parents of children are invited to register their children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program provides one book every month to your child for FREE from when you enroll until they turn five. Crookston Public School manages the program, and you can register at www.ImaginationLibrary.com.
The Crookston Care and Share is now accepting donations of Women’s, Men’s, and children’s clothing, toiletries, and other everyday items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street or call 281-2644. The Donation Room is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Polk County Public Health and ECFE will host a Newborn Baby Talk event for parents with babies newborn to 12 weeks every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Crookston Public Library. There will be 2-12 week sessions. January 9-March 26, and April 2-June 18. A public health nurse, parent educator and lactation specialist will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information on your journey of parenting. A facilitated discussion will cover feeding, attachment, sleep, development, family changes, and returning to work. You can have your baby weighed too.
Every Tuesday (except for Federal Holidays), The Crookston Public Library will host New Born Baby Talk from 9:30 am. to 11:00 a.m. This is for parents with babies 0-12 weeks old. A public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation specialist will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information on your new journey of parenting.
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages. Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Crookston Public Library; participants are responsible for the cost of their food and drinks. All are welcome.
The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.
The Crookston Public Library will have StoryTime every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday. All are welcome to dine in between the hours of 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Crookston Friends of the Library meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m.
The Cove Youth Center in Crookston is open Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students and parents should call ahead to check the availability of the youth center at 218-470-0149.
The Crookston Care and Share Center’s Donation and New Hope Food Shelf will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.
